Salmon Cream Cheese Dip
A delicious cream cheese dip loaded with salmon tangy feta, and fresh basil. It's a great dip to serve as an appetizer or even a side dish for an elevated dinner party!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 6 oz cooked salmon about 1 large filet, could substitute sliced smoked salmon
- 8 oz cream cheese room temperature
- 4 oz feta cheese
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Sliced baguette bread
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
Instructions
- In a food processor combine cream cheese, feta, sour cream, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and basil.
- Pulse until the feta is all broken up then turn on the food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cheese mixture to a mixing bowl and carefully stir in the flaked salmon.
- Plate in a shallow bowl or dish and top with fresh basil and a sprinkle of paprika.
- Toast the bread by heating a cast iron skillet over medium high heat.
- Drizzle the olive oil on the sliced baguette bread and toast on the skillet for 1-2 minutes on each side.
- Remove the bread and set aside, rub each slice of baguette with the clove of garlic to infuse the flavor into the bread.
- Serve the salmon dip right away at room temperature or chilled with the side of toasted bread.